• Accountant

    Aston Carter (North Sioux City, SD)


    Job Title: AccountantJob Description

     

    As an Accountant, you will engage in comprehensive financial analysis and reporting. You will prepare, balance, and analyze financial reports, general ledgers, and accounting transactions. Your role will involve conducting month-end closing activities, identifying financial irregularities, and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.

    Responsibilities

    + Prepare, balance, and analyze financial reports, general ledgers, and accounting transactions.

    + Conduct month-end closing activities including journal entry reviews and cost analysis.

    + Identify financial irregularities and present data-driven recommendations to management.

    + Prepare year-end and audit schedules with precision and timeliness.

    + Ensure all financial statements and documents conform to GAAP standards.

    + Identify areas of non-conformance, research root causes, and implement solutions.

    + Support ongoing development and maintenance of internal controls.

    + Manage document retention and record-keeping in compliance with government regulations.

    + Process inter-company invoicing for various fees and services.

    + Code and verify insurance, loans, property tax, and vendor invoices.

    + Participate in developing and refining internal procedures and processes.

    + Research and resolve complex accounting issues independently.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years previous experience in an accounting-related position.

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or practical experience in lieu of formal education.

    + Strong understanding of accounting practices and principles.

    + Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including use of formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.

    + Experience with General Ledger or ERP systems.

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

    Work Environment

    This position requires a commitment to work 5 days onsite with no exceptions. The role involves utilizing advanced software tools and systems to manage financial data and analysis.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Sioux City, SD.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $35.10/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in North Sioux City,SD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.